STEM festival brings science beyond the classroom for Pleiku students

A university student from Gia Lai Province has represented Vietnam at a series of international youth forums, earning places at regional and global leadership programs while promoting Vietnamese culture on the international stage.

(GLO) – Two students from Gia Lai have excelled by winning the first and second runner-up titles at the 22nd elite maths challenge cup (EMCC) 2026, an international mathematics competition held in Malaysia. This achievement further highlights the impressive performance of Gia Lai students.

For more than a decade, Trần Duy Nhất and Võ Thanh Hưng have remained committed to voluntary blood donation, each giving blood more than 30 times in an effort to save lives and encourage others to contribute.

The International Hackathon on Quantum Computing for Social Good (QC4SG 2026) opened on July 24 at the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), bringing together young researchers, scientists and technology entrepreneurs to develop solutions for challenges.

Hundreds of residents, students and science enthusiasts attended two free public lectures on astronomy and space at the Center for Science Discovery and Innovation in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, on Saturday as part of the 2026 International Community Astronomy Week.

A free community summer program in Gia Lai is providing young people with practical opportunities to develop physical fitness, creative thinking and digital skills through classes in Vovinam martial arts, graphic design and artificial intelligence applications.

Two students from Vietnam's Gia Lai province secured top honors at the Singapore International Mathematical Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) 2026, with one earning a gold medal and one of the competition's highest overall distinctions.

VCCA 2026, Control Automation Digital Transformation, technology transfer, smart automation, artificial intelligence, AI, Internet of Things, IoT, robotics, smart manufacturing, digital transformation, innovation.

Gia Lai will host a week-long series of international quantum technology events from July 23 to 29 under the Gia Lai Quantum Year programme, bringing together scientists, businesses and innovators from Vietnam and to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the application of quantum technologies.

Three students have emerged as the highest achievers in the 2026-2027 Grade 10 entrance examination, with their outstanding performances reflecting years of disciplined self-study, determination and a passion for learning.

Major Lê Đức Lâm, a 38-year-old officer with the Advisory Division of the Provincial Police Department, has made voluntary blood donation a part of his life for nearly two decades. 

Pleiku Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital is strengthening its treatment capacity through specialist training and technology transfer from higher-level hospitals, allowing more patients to access advanced traditional medicine and rehabilitation services locally.

A mother and calf killer whale pair has been spotted hunting close to the shore off Vung Boi in An Luong Commune, Gia Lai Province, attracting large numbers of residents, tourists and wildlife enthusiasts over the past two days.

Doctors at Hoang Anh Gia Lai University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital have successfully performed the province's first Frey procedure to treat a patient with chronic pancreatitis caused by pancreatic duct stones, marking a milestone in the local adoption of advanced surgical techniques.

The International Community Astronomy Week 2026 will be held from July 24 to 26 at the Center for Science Discovery and Innovation in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, under the theme "Gateway to the Stars".

Võ Đăng Tuệ, a Class 12A2 student at Chi Lăng High School in Gia Lai province, has emerged as the top scorer in Vietnam’s national high school graduation examination for the A0T subject group, crediting his achievement to a study approach focused on deep understanding.

Several students in Gia Lai province delivered outstanding performances in Vietnam’s 2026 National High School Graduation Exam, earning top provincial honors while highlighting the importance of disciplined study, perseverance and effective learning strategies.

Winning a silver medal at the 2026 European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO), Nguyễn Vũ Mạnh Khang, a student at Lê Quý Đôn High School for the Gifted in Quy Nhơn Ward, Gia Lai Province, helped strengthen Vietnam's performance at one of Europe's leading international science competitions.

Quy Nhon University on June 23 launched an external assessment of three academic programs under the AUN-QA 4.0 standards framework, as part of its efforts to strengthen educational quality and align with regional and international benchmarks.

As the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-2031 term convenes in Hanoi from June 24 to 25, youth leaders and members in Gia Lai have expressed strong confidence in the event and high expectations for policies.

Women’s Unions across Gia Lai province are strengthening long-term support programs for disadvantaged children, orphans, and vulnerable youth through sustained sponsorship initiatives, financial assistance, and community-based care during the Action Month for Children 2026.

Gia Lai authorities have intensified food safety inspections across the province as officials seek to strengthen public health protections and promote a safe, trustworthy image for visitors during the peak summer tourism season.

The central province of Gia Lai is advancing the conservation of biological genetic resources through digital technology and modern molecular biology techniques, aiming to improve biodiversity protection and support future socio-economic development.

Entrusted capital from the local budget currently accounts for 12.4% of the total capital managed by the Gia Lai Provincial Branch of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP), helping expand policy lending and support local development priorities.